Introduction and Fungi vs. Bacteria

Front

Which membrane sterol predominates in most fungi cell membranes?

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Ergosterol in most fungal species

Front

Name the dermatologist recognized as the 'Father of Mycology.'

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Jacques Adrien Sabouraud

Front

Select the best description distinguishing fungi from bacteria at the cellular level.

Back

Fungi have true nuclei; bacteria lack nuclear membrane

Front

Identify the main polymers forming the rigid fungal cell wall.

Back

Chitin and β‑glucans with mannans

Front

Match the ribosomal subunit sizes with organism type: fungi vs. bacteria.

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Fungi: 40S+60S; Bacteria: 30S+50S

Front

Which statement best contrasts fungal reproduction with bacterial reproduction?

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Fungi: mitosis/meiosis; Bacteria: binary fission

Front

What is the morphological difference between yeasts and molds?

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Yeasts are unicellular; molds are multicellular hyphae

Front

Provide the term for the asexual yeast process where a protrusion enlarges and separates from the parent cell.

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Budding

Front

Compare fungal and bacterial cell membrane compositions.

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Fungi: ergosterol; Bacteria: phospholipids and proteins

Front

Identify the structure formed when a yeast bud elongates without constriction at its origin from the parent cell.

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True hyphal germ tube